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From Amitabh Bachchan to Rajinikanth, the Indian film industry is a home to legendary numerous superstars. Today, we will talk about one such actor who not only boasts an impressive film career spanning over 150 movies but also a staggering net worth of Rs 1650 crore. He is none other than South Superstar Chiranjeevi.
Chiranjeevi when stared his career in Bollywood, did only three movies and all three of them tanked. It was until he shifted his gears and went on to make a name for himself in South cinema, giving 14 hits back-to-back. Yes 14 hits! His stardom rose to another level and became the highest-paid actor of the 90s.
One of the most significant milestones was becoming the first Indian actor to charge Rs 1 crore per film. As per a report by Hindustan Times, the actor’s paycheck for Aapadbandhavudu was Rs 1.25 crore, setting a record for the highest salary in the industry at the time. During that period, he established his status as the powerhouse of Indian cinema. Moreover, he was often hailed as “Bigger than Bachchan”, comparing with Amitabh Bachchan’s film fees which was around Rs 90 lakh.
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Chiranjeevi’s lifestyle reflects his immense success that he has achieved in 19-year career. The 69-year-old superstar holds a remarkable net worth of Rs 1,650 crore, according to sources like Times of India. Moreover, he owns a magnificent 25,000 square foot mansion located in Jubliee Hills, Hyderabad, one of the city’s most posh locations. Besides that, Chiranjeevi is a proud owner of a private jet, though the exact cost has remained undisclosed. Moreover, his automobile collection includes high-end luxury vehicles such BMW, Range Rover Vogue, Rolls Royce Phantom, Toyota Land Cruiser and more.
Meanwhile, on the professional front, Chiranjeevi has locked in a film under massive payout with director Srikanth Odela. As per reports by Pinkvilla, the megastar has charged an astonishing amount of Rs 75 crore. Reportedly, a significant portion of the amount has already been paid to him. The film is expected to be high-octane action drama and Chiranjeevi’s character is expected to be something that matches his persona and style.
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